The National tribune., 1887-11-17
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
GleaningS from National Headquar-
terS---NOtes from the Departments.
Decisions Filth National ConventlOa-Fall CAM
paign in the Several Departments.
HEADQUARTERS WoMAS's RELIEF CoRrs, I
AUXILIARY To THE GAR,

paiEn IN TIE Nefcrai departments.
HEADQUARTERS WoMAS's RELIEF CoRPs !
AUXILIARY To THE GAR,
DETROIT, MICH, Nov. ]. 1857.
General Orders. No. .
/. The fifth National Convention Woman's Re-
lief Corps held at ST. Louis, No, Sept. 27-3O 1857,
elected the following officers:
President Emma stark Hampton. Detroit, Mich;
=. N.-P., Cora Day Young, Toledo, o.; j. N.-P.,
Mary J. Ingraham, wooibridge, n. j.; Treas,
Lizabeth A. Turner, Boston, Mass; Chap, Mary
Garard, Clinton. Iowa.
National Councii-Executive Board: T. Florence
Barker, Maiden, Mass, elected life member 1885;
Kate Ii. Sherwood. Toledo, o.. elected life member
1885; Annie Wticnmeyer. Philadelphia. Pa. elect
ed life member 1856; Sarah T. Fuller, East Boston,
Mass, elected life member lss7.
Members elected for the ensuing year: Eliza
beth Darcy Kline, san Francisco, Cal; Charity
RuslS Craig viroqua Wis; Julia G. Sine, Rock
ford, ILL.,; Margaret II. Wickens, Sabetha, Kan;
Clara y. Nichols. Des Mones, Iowa.
III. The following additional appointments have
been made: Inspector, Louise IA. Brown, Olathe.
Kan; Counselor, Kate b. Sherwood. Toledo. o.;
instltulng ana installing ohieer sarah Z, Nichols,
mor, lansing Mich. National Pension and Relief
Committee-E. Florence Barker, Maiden. Mass,
Chairman: Kate b. Sherwood Toledo o. Secre-
tary; Mary A. Logan Washington, d. C.: Clara
Barton, Washington, ID. G.; Lydia A. Scott, Man.
chester, N. III.
III. An ofiicers-elecied and appointed-having
been regularly installed, their predecessors are
hereby relieved.
Nv. The four days session of the Convention was
characterized 10y business methods and by prompt
aud decisive action on all questions arising.
The records Of the last administration prove IL 10
have been exceedingly prosperous one. June
80, 1857 there were IS Permanent and two PTovis-
ional Departments, containing .S5S Corps, with
aggregate membership Of 50,OOO-a gain of 5Oi
Corps and 1900 members during the year. The
National Treasurer reported a balance on hand
Including suppesl OF Sll 1919. S6-a gain Of So 99O6s
during the year, with no liabilities.
by The united efforts OF all members the record
OF the coming year may be equally gratifying. To
that end we look with confidence.
The following decisions have been received from
fln farp .aff ha anfas-a
i. The system Of balloiing. recommended In
Instructions to Corps Presidents October, 1856,
was adopted.
2. The salary Of National Secretary was increased
to $50 per month-S6J0 per year, and that of Ma
tional Treasurer 10 $500 per year.
3. The ratio Of representation to National Con-
venion IL one In 500 Gnstead Of one in 3oO rs be-
fore) at the close OF the fourth quarter dee 81;
with such additional provisions already con-
tanned la Rules and Regulations
4. Credentials for Department and National Cone
MENTIONS dispensed with. Election returns GER
titled 10y the proper officers will hereafter be
cepted.
5. Good and Welfare cards are abolished.
Q. Convention voted 10 print music of Keller's
Hymn upon Ode Cards but the music being copy
rlgitted aud consent 10 Use II refused, change
will he made for the present
Z. Rituals now in will be called in and
burned, aud four new and revised ones issued to
each Corps.
s. Department Presidents will examine and sign
the reports Of Department Chaplain. Inspector aud
instituting and Installing Officer and forward
them To their respective National officer.
9. Sarah Il. Fuller, Past National President, was
elected "A life member Of the National Council.
10. Ordered, that from aud after the fifth National
Convention no more life members Of the National
Council bc elected.
II. Five members of tho National Council are TO
be elected annually in addition 10 the life members
already elected.
L. Officers Corps, Department or National, are
recommended 90 hold but one executive position.
ID. The revision of Rules and Regulations is re-
committed 10 the National Council with insiruc-
tons 10 report 10 the sixth National Convention.
The National President is instructed 10 make only
such changes az are ordered by this Convention.
Ia. Only members of the Order are allowed To
participate in Court Of Inquiry, except rs wit
ncsscs
Is. Convention voted TO contribute 500 from the
National Treasury for decoration Of Union soldiers
graves ia the cemeteries and on the batilefields
around Richmond and that Corps be given OPP
portunliy 10 contribute for the purpose
10. All orders for supplies from Departments
must be made on acquisitions furnished by the Ma
uonal Treasurer tfree) for that purpose. These
Will be issued as soon rs price list is reyised.)
IL. The present system OF blank books is contin-
ued TO preserve uniformity. hut the expense Of
Corps supplies may be reduced by issuing smaller
sized books TO small Corps.
is. The name and address of Department Treas
urer must be printed on all Department stationery.
10. Department lnsiiuting and Installing Officers
report quarterly.
20. President and Secretary OF Provisional De.
paItnlents are made voting members of the Ma
tional Convention.
2l. Detached Corps In States having no organized
Department may be represented in National Con-
4
y. The number 3 T" is removed from the title OF
Potomac Relief Corps, Washington, ID. &. II is
hereafter TO be known AS Potomac Relief Corps,
w. TX. g, auxiliary 10 the Department of the Po-
tomac. Grand Army of the Republic.
%. The inspection Of all Corps is orderct during
October and November, except Massachusetts
which. by order Of Convention, is allowed TIL Dec
81, 1857
" Inspec,ion.-l. In accordance with above or
ders, a thorough inspection OF every Corps will be
made at once Revised blanks for inspectors also
special instructions 10 Department Inspectors and
Their ASSISTANTS, have been sent TO each Department
President for distribution.
= Department Inspectors will consolidate the
Assistant Inspectors reports on Form ID, foot up
Ia. columns, sign and forward two copies to the
Department President. who will prove their cor
recness attest the same by her signature and for
ward one copy 10 the National Inspector.
3. Department Presidents are charged TO have
the inspection thorough The Ritual must be ex-
empifed, complete order OF business carried out
and all books aud records CAREFUL yexamined. The
inspecting officer VIII report the condition of the
Corps as shs finds IL, and the work is extremely
Important, only competent and experienced per
sons should be assigned TO do il.
4. Department Presidents will. upon the nomi-
nation OF the Department Inspector, appoint as
many Assistant Inspectors are necessary. The
National President will, upon nomination Of the
National Inspector, appoint an Assistant National
Inspector In each Department, whose duty il shall
be under the direction of the National Inspectorl
To examine the books and records of the several
department oulcers, reporting the same 10 the Ma
tional Inspector.
5. The fourth National Convention ordered that
and Installing Officers, Department or National
shall wear white ribbon one half inch wide. over
the ribbon OF their badge Qengthways Ina the CEN
teri.
VI The petition in behalf OF the Army Nurses
received the unanimous Endorsement OF the 2lst
National Encampment GAR DEPARTMENT Pre.i-
dents Will request Corps Presidents TO use special
diligence ia their circulation and prompt return
Let us not forget nor neglect these noble women.
In numbers there n strength; let each one strive 10
make her roll the largest.
VII. There seems To he misunderstanding in
some Departments how TO forward their CONSOLE
dated reports; by carrying out the following no
irregularities will occur: Both Secretary and Treas
urers reports together with per capita tax (Blade
payable TO National Ireasurer) he seut 10 the
National Secretary. who will note the date of re-
ceipt thereon. compare and consolidate aud there
upon forward Treasurers report aud per capita tax
70 the National Treasurer, according 10 Rules and
Regulations.
VIII. Attention is called TO the following irregu-
larities:
4. The OF the Phrase Council Administra-
ton" Department aud NRtional). IL IN simply
Department Tor NationaD Council. Also Executive
Board Department Tor Natianal) Council
z: To the mis-spelling OF the word Counselor All
badges. blanks stationery, etc. Of the Woman's
Relief Corps-Department or misunderstanding
the errors named will be herewith corrected
BY direction Of the Convention, Memorial Sery-
ice tin accordance with the Service Book will be
held in every Corps in memory of Mrs Lois f.
=. Hobrook first National Institutng aud Install
ing Officer at the FIRST regular meeting after receipt
Of this General Order and the charter of all Corps
be draped for 30 days.
Mrs. Holbrook early identified herself with the
work OF our Order. as n valued member Of FORSYTH
Corps. No. j, Toledo, q. Possessed of many love-
able traits, gentle and most amiable disposition
which characterized her every effort she com,
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